used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
give a benediction to
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
Clarkson
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From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
Fitzhugh
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From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
honour'd
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From this reading To these I honour'd stoop."
the quality of being humane
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To these I honour'd stoop."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
the literary culture
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
the force of workers available
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
o'erflows
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From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
continue talking
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
promptitudenoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
robb'd
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From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
Roslyn
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From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
Roslyn's
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From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
Samboe
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From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
Samboe's
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From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading To these I honour'd stoop."
surpris'd
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From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
TheirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these I honour'd stoop."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
Tremayne
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From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
unbiassedadjective
characterized by a lack of partiality
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "Theirs the triumph be, Instead of treasure, robb'd by ruffian war, Round social earth to circle fair exchange, And bind the nations in a golden chain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fitzhugh was punctual to his appointment at Colonel Roslyn's; and after an interesting conversation, and the perusal of a number of Samboe's letters to his protector Charles Roslyn, it was agreed that Fitzhugh and Alfred Roslyn should proceed to Wales, in order to ascertain the sentiments of Samboe upon his projected removal, respecting which, his own unbiassed choice was to be consulted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading * * * "My heart surpris'd, o'erflows With filial fondness for the land you bless."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The intended visit of the young men was to be announced by letter to Captain Tremayne; and, as Fitzhugh possessed all the ardour, promptitude, and zeal of a Clarkson, in the cause of humanity, the letter was immediately written, and an early day fixed for the journey.
